Heating & Cooling Power Plant Operators

About the H&C Plant Operator:

The H&C Plant Operator is a part of our Physical Plant: Heating and Cooling Plant Department within the Facilities Planning and Management Division at UW-Madison. This position assists in the operation, maintenance, and repair of boilers and chillers or varying types and capacities, and all associated equipment along with general operations and miscellaneous work duties. This position plays a vital role in a collaborative environment with a team of 4 to 6 Operators where success is driven by strong communication, mutual support, and shared goals. This team operates on a rotating schedule with occasional nights, weekends and holidays. All new operators receive comprehensive on-the-job training, which includes a review of standard operating procedures, hands-on task demonstrations, and job shadowing.

About the Physical Plant Department and the Heating & Cooling Plant:

The Physical Plant is the largest FP&M organizational unit and is responsible for the operation and maintenance of campus buildings, grounds, and utilities. Design resources, construction by the trades, and specialized facilities services are available for departmental requests and remodeling projects on a fee-for-service basis.

The Charter Street Heating & Cooling Plant and the Walnut Street Heating & Cooling Plant supply steam, chilled water, compressed air, and electricity to the UW campus, as well as to UW Hospital & Clinics, the US Forest Service Forest Products Laboratories, and the Division of Veterans Affairs VA Hospital, and some other non-campus customers.

Our plant operators also coordinate with the West Campus Cogeneration facility (which produces electricity for Madison Gas and Electric customers) on steam and chilled water needs for heating and air-conditioning on campus.

About the Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M):

The Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is a full-spectrum service organization that builds, maintains, and operates the physical environment of UW-Madison in the university's education, research, and outreach activities. We are responsible for everything from the building projects that change the face of campus to the flowers that beautify the grounds.

Find out more about our Division: https://inside.fpm.wisc.edu/about-fpm/

• Starts, stops, and adjusts equipment settings to maintain operational requirements

• Maintains forms, logs, or reports

• Assists with preventative and corrective maintenance as needed

• Adheres to safety protocols and procedures

• Works under direct supervision while on shift operations

• Ensures the safe and efficient operation of the plant and its associated equipment

• Communicates to/with plant personnel to ensure operational and safety objectives are met

• Makes regular inspections of plant equipment and prepares equipment malfunction reports

• Cleans and maintains work areas and equipment

Division of Facilities Planning and Management, Physical Plant: Heating and Cooling Plant

$32.88 hourly minimum

The minimum rate for this position is $32.88.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see below for more information: University Staff: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/univstaff.pdf

• Driver's license in accordance with UW-Risk Management requirements

• Basic working knowledge of boiler operations, valves, pumps, compressors, fans and piping systems and a mechanical aptitude including the common hand tools

• High School Diploma or Equivalent -Preferred

Please submit a resume and cover letter. Your cover letter and resume are the ideal place for you to share how your qualifications and experience will translate to this position and showcase your unique talents.

Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with titles, emails, and phone numbers (including at least one supervisory reference). Please note that references will not be contacted without your prior knowledge.

Passion Malotky

passion.malotky@wisc.edu

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